A vending machine is an automatic machine that sells food or drink or other items.

An automated teller machine is a kind of vending machine, as are arcade games and bulk vending machines for toys or prizes, or anything that sells a physical item, service, or fun in exchange for money. Vending machine foods Archived 2022-12-20 at the Wayback Machine include snacks such as potato chips, chocolate bars, and candy. Hot vending machine drinks include coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Cold vending machine drinks include juice, bottled water, and soft drinks. Other merchandise includes newspapers or cigarettes. Vending machines in bathrooms sometimes sell condoms, mouthwas Archived 2022-12-20 at the Wayback Machineh Archived 2022-12-20 at the Wayback Machine, or toothpaste and toothbrushes.